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    2018 Volkswagen Crafter

    New from

    $48,290 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Volkswagen Crafter

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Crafter is a Van Over 3.5t offered in Single Panel Van, Single Cab Chassis and Double Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $48,290 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $75,180 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Crafter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2018.

    The Volkswagen Crafter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 103kW and 340Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2018 Crafter is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Crafter models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    40.5 - 67.92 kW/t
    32.51 kW/t
    75 kW/t
    Price
    $48,290 - $75,180
    $43,490
    $97,955
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    200,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 7 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,550 - 5,500 kg
    3,510 kg
    5,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 kg
    1,800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    19 - 20.9°
    19°
    20.9°
    Departure Angle
    8.9 - 14.5°
    8.9°
    14.5°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 - 210 mm
    166 mm
    219 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,115 - 2,892 kg
    945 kg
    3,025 kg

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    2018 Volkswagen Crafter Price

    Runner

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,990

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$52,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$54,380
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$55,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$52,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$55,990
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,290
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$57,380
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$65,180
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$58,990
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$62,680
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$61,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$54,790
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$54,380
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$59,680
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$59,680
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$55,990
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$58,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$62,180
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$62,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$67,380
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$64,380
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$65,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$65,990
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$68,990
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$69,680
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$72,680
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$72,180
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$68,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$71,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$75,180
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,290
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$55,790
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$52,790
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,790
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$59,290
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,290
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$59,790
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$56,790
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$58,290
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$61,290
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$63,290
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$60,290
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$64,790
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$61,790
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$60,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$63,490
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$61,880
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$59,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$58,880
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$56,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Volkswagen Crafter Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$68,100$176,990
    2024$60,000$165,490
    2023$54,090$83,720
    2022$50,890$86,490
    2021$51,090$85,490
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Volkswagen Crafter Pricing

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    2018 Volkswagen Crafter Specs

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    Runner

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Medium
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 49.4
    • Cargo area
      • Bulkhead Solid Height: Full
      • Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
      • Bulkhead Solid Width: Full
      • Bulkhead Solid Window
      • Overall Bulkhead Size Full Bulkhead Height
      • Overall Bulkhead Size Full Bulkhead Width
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 19.3
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 9900
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 349.6
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 68.0
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1832
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 135.8
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 3450
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 22.4
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 570
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 72.1
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1832
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.3
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1380
      • Departure Angle: 13.3
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 39.4
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 53.0
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 44.6
      • Front Overhang (mm): 1000
      • Front Track (mm): 1773
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 210
      • Overall Height (mm): 2355
      • Overall Length (mm): 5986
      • Overall Width (mm): 2040
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1346
      • Rear Track (mm): 1773
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13600
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3640
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1587
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 62.5
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1311
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 51.6
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1605
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 63.2
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1552
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 61.1
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81.0
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Code: Daua
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 340
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Captains
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 20000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1800
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3968
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1465
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2085
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1997
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2030
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to Runner:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 47.77
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Sliding Anchorage Points
      • Load Restraint Type: Luggage Bar
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Wood
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Board
    • Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Safety
      • Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Seat Suspension: Mechanical
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1394
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2156
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2100
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2084
    Removes from Runner:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 49.4
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1465
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2085
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1997
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2030
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    2018 Volkswagen Crafter Dimensions

    2355mm
    2040mm
    5986mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Dimensions

    2018 Volkswagen Crafter Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg3500Kg
    20242500Kg3500Kg
    20232500Kg3500Kg
    20222500Kg3500Kg
    20212500Kg3500Kg
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    2018 Volkswagen Crafter Fuel Economy

    Volkswagen CrafterFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel-
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Crafter?

    You should service your Crafter at your authorised Volkswagen dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Crafter's warranty.

    2018 Volkswagen Crafter Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Crafter?

    The Volkswagen Crafter offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Volkswagen Crafter FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Crafter is the Base that starts from $48,290.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Crafter is the Base that starts from $75,180.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Crafter is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Runner and Base.

    The largest Volkswagen Crafter is the Base which measures 2069mm wide, 7391mm in length and sits 2835mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Crafter is the Base which has 130kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Volkswagen Crafter is built in Poland and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Crafter is the Base which weighs 5500 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Crafter uses Diesel.

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